House Budget Plan Would Hit Higher Ed Hard
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By Charles Devarics A 2015 budget plan narrowly approved by the House of Representatives late last week would impose major cuts on higher education, including a 10-year freeze on Pell grants and reduced funds for student loans. The plan from Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., House Budget Committee chairman, would cut federal spending by $5 trillion and hit… Wis. delegation splits along party lines as House passes Ryan budget
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Wisconsin's House delegation Thursday split along party lines as lawmakers passed the budget authored by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan. All five Wisconsin Republicans supported the Ryan budget, while the state's three Dems were opposed. The bill passed 219-205, with 12 Republicans joining Dems in voting against the measure. Ryan, R-Janesville, said in… Gwen Moore Leads Floor Debate, Supports Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget
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By Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc Federal Information & News Dispatch, IncWashington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement after House Republicans blocked the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) alternative budget: "Today my Republican colleagues voted against economic improvement and the well-being of millions of… Gwen Moore Supports American Growth, Votes Against Republican Budget
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It's another disappointing day in Congress. My colleagues have, yet again, chosen to protect special interests in lieu of middle class working Americans and our vulnerable populations. Gwen Moore Leads Floor Debate, Supports Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget
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Unlike the Republican budget, the CBC budget seeks to help working families and struggling Americans by reducing poverty and income inequality. Shea-Porter, Moore, Payne and 139 Bipartisan Members Urge Congress to Protect Education Funding
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TRIO represents a sound investment in our entire nation. Paul Ryans Budget Helps the Rich, Hurts the Poor
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As in the past, this budget strikes fear in the hearts of our vulnerable populations. Gwen Moore Celebrates Black History Month
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From the transcendent writing of Zora Neale Hurston, to the illuminating invention of Lewis Latimer, to local Wisconsin leaders like Vel Phillips and Reuben K. Harpole, Jr., African Americans have worked to improve the Milwaukee community and the nation at large. Gwen Moore Votes to Avoid Republican Default
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Today the House decided to choose a new direction. I urge more of my colleagues across the aisle to join Democrats in moving our nation forward. Gwen Moore Joins First National CBC Day of Prayer to End Poverty and Income Inequality
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I hope those in Milwaukee, and our brothers and sisters across America, will join me to build awareness around this scourge inflicting our communities. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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